The Dracula parrot definitely has a spooky name. But this New Guinea bird whose actual name is Pesquet's parrot, got the moniker because of its appearance. With a slicked-back 'hairstyle' and bright red plumage, it almost looks like a long-coated Transylvanian count.
Yet they're no vampires. Pesquet's parrots have an interesting diet: they only eat several kinds of figs. Conservationists list them as a vulnerable species because they're hunted for their beautiful, bright red feathers.
It almost seems fake, but most baby owls, not just Snowy Owls, sleep on their tummies. Veterinarian and TV host Dr. Chris Brown explains that it's because they can't hold their heads yet. "Their huge head is all about detecting sound and vision making them incredibly cute but also making a practical sleeping position a necessity," he clarifies.
We wouldn't want to meet a bear while alone in the forest, but what if it were hairless and looked like a giant rat? It looks pretty unpleasant, but the cause is quite serious. Biologists say that it's a skin condition that's caused by microscopic mites – mange. The mites attack the poor bear's skin and cause the hair to fall out.
Which of these nature pics spooked you the most, Pandas? Let us know and share your own scariest nature facts and images with us in the comments! In the meantime, if you're looking for more proof that nature is as terrifying as it is awesome, check out our previous posts here and here!
#31 [darn] H**l, Of Course It's Australia That Has The Deadly Venomous Spiders In Your Bedroom
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#34 This Is Incredible.. Oceanographer Ocean Ramsey Swimming With One Of The Biggest Great White Sharks Ever Recorded At 20ft By 8ft
#36 There Is A Wasp That Lays Its Eggs Under The Skin Of A Specific Caterpillar. When The Eggs Hatch The Larvae Eat The Caterpillar Alive
